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震旦
Zhèndàn
1. ancient Indian name for China
Noun

Character Breakdown

震
zhèn
shake, quake, tremor; to excite
HSK 5 15 丶
旦
dàn
dawn; morning; day
HSK 5 5 丶

Compound Words (2)

震旦纪
zhèndànjì
Sinian (c. 800-542 million years ago), late phase of pre-Cambrian geological era
震旦鸦雀
Zhèndànyāquè
(Chinese bird species) reed parrotbill (Paradoxornis heudei)

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Chinese